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Delaware School Water Lead Levels
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Provides insights into lead levels in public school water samples collected from both consumption and non-consumption points across Delaware. The data covers the period from late 2020 to late 2022 and originates from the Department of Education. It details sample collection dates, test results, and adherence to Maximum Contaminant Levels, forming a strong basis for examining lead contamination patterns and associated public health considerations.
Columns
- Sample Number: A unique identifier for each sample within the lab's records.
- Label D: The barcode used on the sample container and its corresponding collection sheets.
- Sample Date: The actual date when the physical sample was taken.
- Received Date: The date the sample and Chain of Custody (COC) form were delivered to and accepted by the laboratory.
- District: The School District or Local Education Agency (LEA) from which the sample was gathered.
- School: The specific school building where the sample was collected.
- Sample Point: A description of the fixture's location from which the sample was drawn.
- Result: The quantity of lead detected in the sample after analysis, reported in mg/L.
- MCL: The Maximum Contaminant Level applied for the work plan.
- Consumption Point: Indicates whether the fixture is intended for drinking water or food preparation.
- Additional Sampling Completed: Shows if the fixture was sampled more than once, at a different time.
Distribution
This dataset is provided in a CSV format, with a file size of approximately 202.72 kB. It comprises 11 columns and features 1458 individual records.
Usage
Ideal applications include supporting public health analysis by understanding contamination trends and public health risks; aiding school safety evaluations with detailed lead level data; informing policymakers for developing and refining regulations on public water system lead contamination; assisting strategic planning for water quality management; and enabling academic studies on lead contamination and environmental safety.
Coverage
The data geographically covers public schools within Delaware. The time frame for collected samples ranges from October 2020 to October 2022. The scope focuses on water samples from various fixtures, including consumption and non-consumption points, within these educational establishments.
License
CC0: Public Domain.
Who Can Use It
Intended for public health analysts assessing risks, school administrators evaluating safety, policymakers shaping water quality regulations, strategic planners managing water resources, and researchers conducting studies on environmental health.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Delaware School Water Lead Levels
- Delaware Public Schools Lead Contamination Data
- Lead in Delaware School Water Samples
- Delaware Educational Facility Water Quality
- Lead Contamination in DE Schools
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Original Data Source: Delaware School Water Lead Levels
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